Music & Mood
Music with 60-80 beats per minute tends to sync with this resting body rhythm
Heart rate
Laughter may lower this cardiovascular measure
Blood pressure
Journaling about emotional experiences can improve your body's defense system known as the
Immune system
Heart attack
Birdwatching strengthens this cognitive skill that improves our ability to pay _______
Attention
Listening to calming music in the evening may help improve your
quality of sleep
Watching comedy allows our bodies to release endorphins which help boost happiness and reduce this physical sensation
Physical pain
True or False: Hobbies that involve repetitive movements may increase stress
False, hobbies that involve repetitive movement such as knitting can help calm the mind and reduce stress
Companion animals may reduce symptoms of this mental health condition
Depression
True or False: Increased sunlight in spring interferes with melatonin (the sleep hormone)
False, sunlight helps regulate this hormone and sleep
Songs from our younger years often bring back powerful emotions because music connects strongly with this part of our minds
Memory
True or False: The physical act of smiling (even if fake) can influence mood through facial feedback hypothesis
True
Physical hobbies like walking or swimming improve this type of health related to your heart
Cardiovascular health
Owning a dog or other active pet increases your likelihood of meeting your recommended daily
physical activity (or steps)
Increased exposure to sunlight in spring helps the body produce this vitamin
Vitamin D
Music with a steady beat can help regulate walking speed in people with this movement disorder
Parkinson's disease
Humor can interrupt repetitive negative thinking known as
Over-thinking (or rumination)
Pulling weeds, digging soil, and planting flowers provide gentle exercise that benefits this major organ
Heart
True or False: Service animals are not protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act in the US
False
This colorful spring flower is often one of the first to bloom and is a symbol of new beginnings
Tulip
Minor keys in music are often associated with this emotion while major keys are associated with the opposite emotion
Minor keys --> Sadness
Major keys --> Happiness
True or False: Laughing too hard causes an increase in oxygen intake which can negatively affect the diaphragm
False, a good laugh does increase oxygen intake which gives the diaphragm a good, positive workout
Name 3 hobbies that may help stimulate the brain
Gardening, knitting, painting, puzzles, word games, writing and more
The emotional relationship between people and their animals is often called a human-animal what
Bond
Many cultures view spring as a symbol of this life stage
Rebirth, renewal or growth